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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the tourism industry worldwide, as well as on our local economy, and has impacted every aspect of our lives. While we are pleased to have moved into Phase 3 of BC's Restart Plan, which endorses safe and responsible interprovincial travel, we understand that recovery will still likely be slow. …
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Destination British Columbia (DBC) is extending its Road to Recovery Webinar series , which started at the beginning of May…
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As part of Tourism Week, May 24-31, we are sharing ten key indicators that highlight the importance of the tourism industry in Kelowna's overall economy. Tourism in Kelowna is a $1.25 billion dollar industry and is one of the top 5 industries in the city. Tourism generates $142 million in tax…
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Destination British Columbia (DBC) is launching a six-part webinar series aimed at helping small businesses on the road to recovery…
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The global tourism industry has been put on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with instructions that it is still not safe to travel, the sector continues to be at a standstill. However, we do know that travel will return and that we will again be welcoming visitors to our communities. So, as a business, it's important that you continue to reach out to your followers to educate, inspire, and provide a reprieve from the heaviness of the current conversation. …
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Over the last few weeks, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has been diligently working on creating a new program that directly addresses the impacts of COVID-19 on tourism businesses and helps to navigate the Provincial and Federal initiatives that have been put in place to try and mitigate the effects of the pandemic…
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This past week, Tourism Kelowna held its first-ever virtual Wine Trails program meeting, bringing together our partner wineries from around Kelowna and the Central Okanagan on a Zoom call. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and is having a direct and significant impact on the tourism industry in Kelowna and around the world. Our plan is to help preserve our local visitor economy during these unprecedented times. When it is safe to do so, we will make an additional push to help local businesses recover, and will then develop our ongoing planning to promote our destination…
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The Kelowna and area Official 2020 Visitors’ Guide has arrived! This year's guide is colourful and jam-packed with new photography, new businesses, and the Kelowna & Area map, making trip planning and itinerary building easier than ever…
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Winter is upon us and with snow-dusted mountains, mild temperatures, and a range of activities to enjoy, visitors to Kelowna and area can fully embrace the season. …
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